News from across the Collegehttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/university/colleges/socsci/news.aspx?TaxonomyKey=0/1/187/198&NewsListingOrigc_List_GoToPage=3&NewsListingOrigb_SyndicationType=1
Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.ukBirmingham social work student wins Adult Social Worker of the Year Award 2014http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/01/birmingham-social-work-student-wins-adult-social-worker-of-the-year-award-2014.aspx
Alumna Joanne Lowe has won Adults Social Worker of the Year at the 2014 'Social Worker of the Year Awards'.Tue, 06 Jan 2015 14:04:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/01/birmingham-social-work-student-wins-adult-social-worker-of-the-year-award-2014.aspxalumnasocial worker of the year awardadult social workBirmingham social work student wins Adult Social Worker of the Year Award 2014http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2015/01/birmingham-social-work-student-wins-adult-social-worker-of-the-year-award-2014.aspx
Alumna Joanne Lowe has won Adults Social Worker of the Year at the 2014 'Social Worker of the Year Awards'.Tue, 06 Jan 2015 14:04:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2015/01/birmingham-social-work-student-wins-adult-social-worker-of-the-year-award-2014.aspxalumnasocial worker of the year awardadult social workNHS Management Training Scheme voted UK's most popular graduate scheme by the Guardian and by 27,000 studentshttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/10/nhs-management-training-scheme-voted-uks-most-popular-graduate-scheme-by-guardian.aspx
HSMC provides the educational component of the NHS Management Training Scheme (MTS) - voted the UK's most popular scheme in 2014-15 by over 27,000 students in The Guardian's annual UK 300 survey.Wed, 01 Oct 2014 16:29:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/10/nhs-management-training-scheme-voted-uks-most-popular-graduate-scheme-by-guardian.aspxhsmcNHS management training schememtsguardianThe University of Birmingham celebrates its best ever performance in the National Student Surveyhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2014/08/12-aug-nss.aspx
The National Student Survey (NSS) has awarded the University of Birmingham an overall satisfaction mark of 89%, up from 88% for the past two years and a rise of five places among Russell Group institutions.Tue, 12 Aug 2014 08:46:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2014/08/12-aug-nss.aspxUniversity of Birminghamnssrussell groupsatisfaction2nd Public Service Academy Speed Networking Employability Event - 26 February 2014http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/04/psa-speed-networking-employability-event.aspx
After the success of last year's Public Service Academy Employability Event, the Schools of Government and Society and Social Policy, in conjunction with the Public Service Academy (PSA) and the College of Social Science Careers Network, held its second employability event on 26 February 2014.Mon, 28 Apr 2014 14:18:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/04/psa-speed-networking-employability-event.aspxPublic service academyspeed networking eventemployabilityGovernment Workshop with Baroness Warsihttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/03/government-workshop-with-baroness-warsi.aspx
Students from the 'Doing of Not Doing God: religion, policy and politics' third year Social Policy undergraduate module were given the opportunity to meet and hear Baroness Sayeeda Warsi speak about the role and relevance of different religious communities in the city of Birmingham.Mon, 31 Mar 2014 08:49:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/03/government-workshop-with-baroness-warsi.aspxsocial policyBaroness Warsichris allenreligionreligious communitiespolicypoliticsfaithislamophobiaGLOBCOMGraduate Internship: Amy Davenport, Health Exchange (2014)http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/01/graduate-internship-amy-davenport.aspx
Amy studied BA Social Policy and graduated in 2013. Whilst she was studying she also made the most of her time by working for her department and the university in a number of different capabilities. This ranged from supporting staff at open days and applicant visit days, leading tours and working for the marketing department, encouraging potential students to apply to UoB.Thu, 30 Jan 2014 09:48:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/01/graduate-internship-amy-davenport.aspxBA Social Policyinternshipcase studyhealth exchangeUndergraduatesocial policySocial EnterpriseEnhance your career prospects with a PhD suitable for all aspects of social work, social policy and practicehttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/01/doctor-of-social-work.aspx
Study our new Doctor of Social Work, designed for those involved in all aspects of social work, social policy and practice in a wide range of settings, including government, voluntary organisations, community-based projects, management, education, social care, health care, probation and user groups, as paid workers or volunteers.Wed, 29 Jan 2014 08:52:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/01/doctor-of-social-work.aspxdoctor of social worksocial worksocial policyphdpracticeSocial carehealthresearchdegreeBSWANHS Management Training Scheme named as top 10 graduate employerhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/01/nhs-management-training-scheme-named-as-top-ten-graduate-employer.aspx
The NHS graduate management training scheme, jointly awarded by the Health Services Management Centre (HSMC) and Manchester Business School (MBS), has once again been recognised as one of the country's most popular graduate training schemes, appearing in the top ten of the latest issue of The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers.Mon, 20 Jan 2014 17:48:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/01/nhs-management-training-scheme-named-as-top-ten-graduate-employer.aspxhsmcnhs graduate management training schemehealth services management centrePATEXPLSHIPPARTCOLLSTRATCOMQUALINeducationtraininghealthhealthcareSocial careNHSNHS Leadership AcademygraduatemanagementWhat service integration looks like from Melbournehttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/melbourne-university.aspx
One student's experience of travelling from the University of Melbourne to undertake a five-day intensive public management subject as part of her master's degree. Over the course of the week, she felt incredibly fortunate to hear from an amazing array of guest speakers from the Health Services Management Centre and the Institute of Local Government Studies at the University of Birmingham, as well as Birmingham City Council.Wed, 08 Jan 2014 08:56:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/melbourne-university.aspxhsmcview-pointpublic managementservice integrationlocal governmentGlobal ranking reinforces Birmingham's position as a world-class universityhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2013/09/10-Sept-Global-ranking-reinforces-Birminghams-position-as-a-world-class-university.aspx
The University of Birmingham has made an impressive 15 place rise to 62nd in this year's QS World University Rankings, cementing its position in the top 100 universities globally and placing it 10th in the UK.Tue, 10 Sep 2013 09:48:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2013/09/10-Sept-Global-ranking-reinforces-Birminghams-position-as-a-world-class-university.aspxQS rankingindiaIASS academic responds to bomb at Tipton mosquehttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/07/academic-responds-to-bomb-at-tipton-mosque.aspx
In the wake of the explosion of a nail bomb at a mosque in Tipton in the West Midlands and drawing upon his research into Islamophobia in the Black Country region IASS's Chris Allen has been in demand by the media.Tue, 16 Jul 2013 10:19:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/07/academic-responds-to-bomb-at-tipton-mosque.aspxtipton bombchris allenMuslim communitiesEDLislamophobiaextremismsuper-irisGLOBCOMPolitics societyPhD opportunity: The Governance of Migration: Policy-making in an age of superdiversityhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/07/phd-opportunity.aspx
An exciting opportunity has arisen to study for a PhD with joint supervision from the School of Government and Society and the new Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS)..Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:45:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/07/phd-opportunity.aspxSchool of Government and SocietyInstitute for Research into SuperdiversitysuperdiversityPhD opportunityresearchdoctoral researchsuper-irisimmigrationmigrationPolitical Sciencesocial policypublic policyGeographypolicySchool of Social PolicyBirmingham delegation visit Seoulhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/06/birmingham-delegation-visit-seoul.aspx
Institute of Applied Social Studies academics visit Seoul in South Korea, bringing together alumni from the Policy into Practice programme, PhD graduates and visiting scholars who had spent time at Birmingham since 2000.Fri, 28 Jun 2013 09:51:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/06/birmingham-delegation-visit-seoul.aspxA day in the life of a hospice social workerhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/06/day-in-the-life-of-hospice-social-worker.aspx
Birmingham social work student, Alka Chawla, has recently been featured in an article for St Mary's Hospice, after completing a placement there as part of her social work training.Thu, 27 Jun 2013 13:21:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/06/day-in-the-life-of-hospice-social-worker.aspxChanging the learning landscapehttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/06/changing-the-learning-landscape.aspx
Hear what participants thought of a recent workshop on social media in social work and social policy, run by academics Chris Allen and Tarsem Singh Cooner.Fri, 21 Jun 2013 16:47:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/06/changing-the-learning-landscape.aspxsocial mediasocial worksocial policychanging the learning landscapeHigh rankings for Social Policy and Social Workhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/06/high-rankings-for-social-policy-and-social-work.aspx
Social Work and Social Policy perform well in the latest Guardian University Guide league tables for 2013-2014.Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:07:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/06/high-rankings-for-social-policy-and-social-work.aspxsocial worksocial policyguardian league tablesBSWACommunity Day: Survivor Performance Arts and Exhibitionhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/05/survivor-performance-arts-and-exhibition.aspx
The Social Work Department at the Institute of Applied Social Studies will be hosting a 'Survivor Performance Arts and Exhibition' at Community Day on 9 June.Tue, 28 May 2013 14:33:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/05/survivor-performance-arts-and-exhibition.aspxsocial work academysurvivor performance arts and exhibitionCommunity Daymental healthMOU signed between the University and Seoul Metropolitan Governmenthttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/05/mou-signed-by-university-and-seoul.aspx
The University of Birmingham has recently signed a 'Memorandum of Understanding' between the University and Seoul Metropolitan Government. The MOU sets out ways in which the University and Seoul MG will work together over the next three years.Wed, 22 May 2013 08:48:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/05/mou-signed-by-university-and-seoul.aspxUniversity of Birminghampolicy into practicePolicy into Practice with Integrated PlacementseoulPostgraduatedegreeprogrammeNHS Confederation Annual Conference and Exhibitionhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/05/nhs-confederation-annual-conference-and-exhibition.aspx
Come along and say hello to representatives from the Health Services Management Centre who will be attending the NHS Confederation Annual Conference and Exhibition, 5 – 7 June 2013. The conference is being held at the Liverpool ACC and HSMC have a stand (H58) all week in the exhibition hall.Thu, 09 May 2013 09:02:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/05/nhs-confederation-annual-conference-and-exhibition.aspxhsmcnhs confederation annual conference and exhibitionIASS Academics Showcase New Approaches to Using Social Media for Research, Teaching and Learninghttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/04/iass-academics-showcase-new-approach-to-using-social-media.aspx
Around 40 participants from different universities and practical settings who are involved in teaching, research or directly managing degree programmes in social work and social policy, attended an event hosted by IASS academics, to provide them with an opportunity to find out more about the role social media can play in enhancing the student and tutor experiences.Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:13:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/04/iass-academics-showcase-new-approach-to-using-social-media.aspxsocial mediasocial worksocial policyIASSTeaching and learningStudent experienceAward-winning Graduate Management Schemehttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/04/graduate-management-scheme.aspx
HSMC's Graduate Management Scheme wins prestigious awards.Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:44:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/04/graduate-management-scheme.aspxhsmcmanagement training schemeNHSUniversity of BirminghamTransformational healthcare leadership for the NHShttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/03/transformational-healthcare-leadership.aspx
The Health Services Management Centre and Birmingham Business School, as part of a consortium of internationally-renowned institutions, have been selected to support the NHS to deliver the largest and most comprehensive programme of leadership development, ever undertaken in the NHS.Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:33:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/03/transformational-healthcare-leadership.aspxhsmchealth services management centretransformational healthcare leadershiphealt and social careNHShealth carepatientspolicymanagementcommissioningDeborah DavidsonJon Glasbybirmingham business schoolSchool of Social PolicyuniversityBirminghamLeadershipteachngNHS Leadership AcademyEU Accession Migration eventhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/02/eu-accession-migration.aspx
This conference, jointly organised by the Institute for Research into Superdiversity at the University of Birmingham, the West Midlands Strategic Migration Partnership, Migrants Right Network and the Migrants in Rural Areas (MIRA) project, aims to analyse the impacts of post-2004 EU migration on the economy, public sector and community cohesion in the West Midlands.Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:20:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/02/eu-accession-migration.aspxsuper-irisirisInstitute for Research into SuperdiversityuniversityBirminghammigrationEUresearcheconomic migrationlabour marketdiversitysuperdiversityPSA Employability eventhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/02/psa-networking-event.aspx
IASS academic Dawn River contributes to the Public Services Academy (PSA) employability event.Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:29:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/02/psa-networking-event.aspxIASSPSAPublic Services Academyemployability eventemploymentemployabilitypublic serviceMeet the experts at our Mastersclasshttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/02/meet-the-experts-mastersclass.aspx
Are you considering studying for a Masters in Health Care Management or a Postgraduate Certificate in Healthcare Commissioning in the next 12 months?Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:36:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/02/meet-the-experts-mastersclass.aspxmastersMSc Health Care Managementhealthcare commissioningmastersclasshsmcHousing and community investment, where next?http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/02/housing-and-community-investment-where-next.aspx
Vanessa Wilkes will be the main speaker at this event, drawing on her PhD research to discuss 'Finding a way to measure social impact: the institutional work of individuals within housing organisations'.Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:14:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/02/housing-and-community-investment-where-next.aspxhousingresearchhousing and community investmentWELFUTAre you thinking about a career in Public Service?http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/01/public-service-academy-careers-event.aspx
Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:43:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/01/public-service-academy-careers-event.aspxStudentship available in Superdiversity, community resilience and neighbourhood planninghttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/01/superdiversity-studentship-opportunity.aspx
The Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS) is offering a fully sponsored studentship based in the School of Geography.Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:34:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/01/superdiversity-studentship-opportunity.aspxirisInstitute for Research into Superdiversitystudentshipdoctoral researchsuper-irisUK universities embrace the free, open, online future of higher educationhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2012/12/UK-universities-embrace-free-open-online-future-of-higher-education.aspx
Students from the UK and around the world will have free access to some of the country's top universities thanks to FutureLearn Ltd, an entirely new company being launched by The Open University (OU).Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:50:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2012/12/UK-universities-embrace-free-open-online-future-of-higher-education.aspxFutureLearneducationOpen Universityonline coursestechnologyHigher EducationSocial work students in custody suiteshttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/12/custody-placement-project.aspx
University of Birmingham Social Work students are gaining experience behind bars in a unique initiative that sees them help care for vulnerable detainees in police custody.Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:48:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/12/custody-placement-project.aspxuniversityBirminghamsocial workstudentsBA Social WorkMA social workUndergraduatePostgraduateBSWASocial Work course at Birmingham ranked 1st in Russell Group of UK Universities 2012http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/12/best-social-work-course-in-russell-group.aspx
Social Work at Birmingham is ranked 1st out of the Russell Group of UK Universities for 2012.Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:35:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/12/best-social-work-course-in-russell-group.aspxsocial worksocial work courserussell groupuniversityBirminghamnssUndergraduatePostgraduateBSWAInternational Exchange trip to Rotterdam Winter 2012http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/11/social-work-international-exchange-rotterdam.aspx
Earlier this term, social work students and academics, together with a service user contributor, took part in an international exchange trip to Rotterdam University.Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:21:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/11/social-work-international-exchange-rotterdam.aspxsocial workService userinternational exchangerotterdamuniversityBirminghamstudy social workDelegation meet with Baroness Warsi to discuss work on Anti-Muslim hatredhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/11/baroness-warsi.aspx
IASS's Chris Allen was part of a delegation who met with Baroness Sayeeda Warsi at the Foreign & Commonwealth Offices in London. The meeting was arranged to discuss the future work programme of the Cross-Government Working Group on Anti-Muslim Hatred on which Chris Allen sits in an independent expert capacity.Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:43:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/11/baroness-warsi.aspxuniversityBirminghamUKchris allenBaroness Warsianti-muslim hatredfaithcommunitiesislamophobiaGLOBCOMWalked lecturehttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/11/walked-lecture.aspx
Few would imagine what the Birmingham Foundation Academy's Social Policy students had planned for them earlier this week. Instead of their normal lecture, the students were taken on a 'walked lecture' around the city of Birmingham.Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:14:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/11/walked-lecture.aspxuniversityBirminghamUKsocial policybirmingham foundation academylecturechris allenhealthemploymentmigrant communitiesQuestionTime@ IASS eventhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/10/question-time-iass.aspx
Around 75 students gathered in the Business School on Thursday 27 September to take part in the 'QuestionTime@IASS' event. Based on the popular BBC1 television programme, the IASS event brought together an eight strong panel of politicians, policymakers and commentators.Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:43:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/10/question-time-iass.aspxIASSuniversityBirminghamInstitute of Applied Social StudiesQuestionTime@IASSsocial policyElite Doctoral Researcher Scholarships 2013-2014http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2012/10/elite-doctoral-resercher-scholarships-2013-2014.aspx
The University Graduate School is pleased to announce that it has ten Doctoral Elite Researcher Scholarships which will commence in the 2013-2014 academic year.Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2012/10/elite-doctoral-resercher-scholarships-2013-2014.aspxuniversityBirminghamDoctoral researchereliteElite Doctoral Researcher Scholarshipsscholarshipsinternational studentsoverseasphdNew PG Certificate for CCG leads (in association with NHS Clinical Commissioners) being launched in January 2013http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/10/new-pg-cert-for-ccg-leads.aspx
Following the passage of the Health and Social Care Act, this new PG Certificate in Healthcare Commissioning is designed specifically for clinical commissioners, all those involved in new CCGs and emerging commissioning support organisations.Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/10/new-pg-cert-for-ccg-leads.aspxPG Certificate in healthcare CommissioninghsmcNHScommissionersclinical commissionersdecision makingpriority settingDistinguished Speaker Series Guest Lecture: Professor Steven Vertovechttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/07/professor-steven-vertovec-guest-lecture.aspx
Professor Steven Vertovec, Director of the Max-Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity, Gottingen and Honorary Joint Professor of Sociology and Ethnology, University of Gottingen, will deliver a guest lecture on 'Diversification and 'diversity': configurations, representations and encounters' and will explore his ideas around 'super-diversity'.Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:45:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/07/professor-steven-vertovec-guest-lecture.aspxProfessor Steven Vertovecdistinguished speaker seriesguest lectureCollege of Social Sciencessocial policyDiversification and diversity: configurationsrepresentations and encounterssuper-diversitydiversityethnic diversitymigrationGLOBCOMethnicityreligion'Your Money and Your Life' module graduationhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/social-policy/chasm/news/2012/07/your-money-your-life.aspx
CHASM ran a new module for final-year undergraduates in social policy, 'Your Money and Your Life: from welfare state to personal finance'. A total of 25 students took the module, giving it an average satisfaction rating of 4.7 out of 5.Mon, 16 Jul 2012 19:06:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/social-policy/chasm/news/2012/07/your-money-your-life.aspxCHASMYour Money and Your Life: From Welfare State to Personal Financepersonal financesocial policyUniversity of BirminghamUK'Your Money and Your Life' module graduatehttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/07/your-money-and-your-life.aspx
CHASM ran a new module for final-year undergraduates in social policy, 'Your Money and Your Life: from welfare state to personal finance'. A total of 25 students took the module, giving it an average satisfaction rating of 4.7 out of 5.Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:52:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/07/your-money-and-your-life.aspxYour Money and Your LifeYour Money and Your Life: From Welfare State to Personal FinanceUniversity of BirminghamUKSchool of Social Policyresearchfinancefinancial capabilityCHASMSAVMANEnhancing the student experience: QuestionTime@ IASShttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/07/question-time.aspx
QuestionTime@ IASS will be a key event for returning social policy and social work students, based on the BBC1 televisition programme, Question Time.Thu, 05 Jul 2012 14:59:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/07/question-time.aspxIASSSchool of Social Policyenhancing student experienceStudent experienceQuestion Timesocial policysocial workMA Social PolicyMA social workBSWAClinical Leadership Fellowshipshttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/06/clinical-leadership-fellowships.aspx
Applications invited for PG certificate programme for the national Clinical Leadership Fellowship following success of last year's programme.Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:58:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/06/clinical-leadership-fellowships.aspxhsmcPostgraduatepostgraduate programmePostgraduate Certificateclinical leadership fellowshipManchester Business SchoolSchool holds seminar on the Politics and Policy of Wellbeinghttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2012/03/politics-and-policy-of-wellbeing.aspx
The University's School of Social Policy hosts a seminar entitled 'Happiness is not enough: the Politics and Policy of Wellbeing'.Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:41:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2012/03/politics-and-policy-of-wellbeing.aspxWELFUTUniversity of BirminghamSchool of Social Policyhappiness is not enoughpolitics and policy of wellbeingwelfare futures research groupHappinesswellbeingsocial policyHarriet ClarkeNew Migration and Social Policy programmehttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/03/new-migration-and-social-policy.aspx
Does your work involve issues to do with Migration? Enhance your career prospects by registering for our New Migration and Social Policy programme.Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:55:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/03/new-migration-and-social-policy.aspxGLOBCOMNew Migration and Social Policycourseprogrammedegreemigrationsocial policySocial carehealthcareerssocial policy careersU21 Social Entrepreneur Corps programme Guatamalahttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/02/universitas21-social-entrepreneur-corps.aspx
A second year undergraduate Social Policy student has secured a place to attend the Universitas 21 Social Entrepreneur Corps project in Guatamala this summer.Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/02/universitas21-social-entrepreneur-corps.aspxIASSInstitute of Applied Social Studiesnewssocial policyU21Universitas 21Guatamalasocial entrepreneur corpssocial entrepreneur corps projectFAMPROFUniversity of Birmingham ranked in top 10 universities for producing millionaireshttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2012/02/top-10-uk-universities-millionaires.aspx
The University of Birmingham comes out 7th in 'top 10' for producing millionaires.Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:17:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2012/02/top-10-uk-universities-millionaires.aspxUniversity of BirminghammillionairesDeveloping nursing leadership and a support for nurses is crucial to the quality of patient carehttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/12/nursing-reform-hsmc-policy-paper.aspx
Ward sisters/Charge nurses need to be given a more prominent leadership role in hospitals if standards of acute nursing care are to be improved according to a new Policy Paper from the Health Services Management Centre.Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:02:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/12/nursing-reform-hsmc-policy-paper.aspxpolicy paperpolicy paper 12health services management centrehsmcTime to carepoor nursing caretime to care? responding to concerns about poor nursing careYvonne Sawbridgenursing careNHSnursing care in the NHSLSHIPPATEXPQUALINNew Social Work Prize awarded to two Social Work Undergraduate Studentshttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/12/julia-smith-award-2011.aspx
Julia Smith Award shared by Saira-Jayne Jones and Shabana Mushtaq.Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:41:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/12/julia-smith-award-2011.aspxJulia Smith Awardsocial workUndergraduatesocial work studentsSaira-Jayne JonesShabana MushtaqInstitute of Applied Social StudiesBA Social Worksocial work prizesocial work awardCustody Placement Projecthttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/12/social-work-custody-placement-project.aspx
The University of Birmingham's social work programmes enter a partnership agreement with West Midlands Police regarding a new initiative called the 'Custody Placement Project'.Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:53:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/12/social-work-custody-placement-project.aspxUniversity of Birminghamsocial work programmesocial work programmesWest Midlands Policecustody placement projectMA social workBA Social Worksocial work at BirminghamNew Social Policy Pathwayshttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/11/new-social-policy-pathways.aspx
New specialist Social Policy undergraduate degree programmes open for admission.Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:19:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/11/new-social-policy-pathways.aspxsocial policysocial policy pathwayssocial policy degreesocial policy degreessocial policy degree programmesIASSUndergraduateNHS Social Work Bursarieshttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/11/nhs-social-work-bursaries.aspx
Confirmation has been received that the NHS Social Work Bursary will still be available for existing social work students and those starting in the 2012/13 academic year.Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:33:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/11/nhs-social-work-bursaries.aspxNHS bursariesNHS bursaryNHS Social Work Bursarysocial work studentsBA Social WorkMA social worksocial work programmessocial worksocial work coursesocial work coursessocial work degreesocial work degreesStudying social policy in the UKhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/11/introduction-to-studying-social-policy.aspx
International postgraduate students enjoy an intensive four week introduction to studying Social Policy in the UK.Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:41:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/11/introduction-to-studying-social-policy.aspxinternational studentssocial policystudying social policyMA Policy into PracticeMA Social PolicyElite Doctoral Researcher Scholarships 2012-2013http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2011/11/doctoral-researcher-scholarships.aspx
University Graduate School announces 10 Elite Doctoral Researcher Scholarships for the 2012 - 2013 academic year.Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:43:00 GMThttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2011/11/doctoral-researcher-scholarships.aspxElite Doctoral Researcher ScholarshipsDoctoral researcherscholarshipsUniversity of Birmingham